Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

53 reviews

kshertz's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This is such a sweet book. Perfect for any kid feeling like a part of them is not perfect just the way it is. I can think of my of my students who need this book. There’s so many families who need this book. I could not put it down. It’s fantastic. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Bullying

brogan7's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Bullying

Minor: Death of parent

TW: internalized racism

daniellekat's review

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

This made me tear up 🥹 I have been on this kind of hair love journey and have witnessed it in so many others. The author perfectly captured the way hair appearance can be deeply ingrained into families over generations. The art was adorable and the story was well thought out. My only drawback was that I wish

Marlene’s mother challenged her family’s commentary on her daughter’s appearance. That feeling of dreading seeing family members because of what they might say, was so relatable for me and I wish there was some follow up to that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent and Racism

breedee95's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This graphic novel is incredibly intentional and empowering. It tells the story of what it means for a young Dominican girl to embrace herself in a world where assimilation and being “presentable” is praised over the radical power of accepting yourself as you are. Our natural crown is so beautiful and versatile! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent

All throughout the book, the main character’s family disparage her about her curly hair and basically call it ugly and unkempt and explain why she must straighten it all the time. It is mentioned that AntiBlackness is the main source of people’s attitudes about what grows out of her head naturally. It wasn’t included in the list of content warnings so I figured I would put it here.

tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Minor: Racism

nerdysread's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a beautiful and emotional read. I read it in a library and tear up in public. The drawing are as beautiful as the story. The characters are great and Marlene is such a good MC 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent and Grief

bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

conceptuallysound's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am still thinking of a rating.  I really enjoyed this book! They covered a lot of topics that effect young girls.  I didn’t like the beginning, the beautician, the bullies and her mom could kick rocks!  Mom’s hair “tradition” was one I experienced as well.  Once a month I was at the shop..and yes I sweated it out with all the sports I played.  When I went natural, my parents raised their eyebrows and said that look isn’t for everyone. Eight years later, I’m loc’d up and my mom is natural..hair flourishing!

Tia Ruby rocks!  Aunties rock! So glad she was able to give Marlene a five nuggets of their past.  Mom see’s so much of herself in Marlene and she doesn’t want to her to hurt the way she did. Not recognizing how she is hurting her, by not listening or paying attention to her.  Growth occurred with all..except them boys!

Love the moral of the story. Her village is strong and full of love!  Her best friend never swayed with her stance, encouragement and was down for whateva with anyone who had something to say!  She rocks! We all need her!  So…I’ll give it a 5.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

kell_xavi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Racism

Minor: Death of parent

notsobinaryart's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Bullying

Minor: Death of parent, Body shaming, and Grief